MBOSE Class 12 Question Paper 2018 for Home Science

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HS/XII/A. Sc/HSc/18

2018

HOME SCIENCE

Full Marks : 70
Time : 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

General Instructions :
(i) Write all the answers in the Answer Script.
(ii) Attempt Part—A (Objective Questions) serially.
(iii) Attempt all parts of a question together at one place.

( PART : A—OBJECTIVE )
( Marks : 30 )

SECTION—I
( Marks : 18 )

A. Select and write the correct answer : 1×6=6

1. Community Development is
(a) a movement designed to promote better
living for the whole community
(b) a balanced programme
(c) a process of social action
(d) All of the above

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( 2 )

2. The Fruit Products Order (FPO) was
promulgated by the Government of India in

(a) 1946

(b) 1936

(c) 1937

(d) 1947

3. Which fibre is considered as queen of all
fabrics?

(a) Wool

(b) Cotton

(c) Polyester

(d) Silk

4. Stains which are acidic in nature and require
alkaline stain removers are

(a) animal stains

(b) vegetable stains

(c) grease stains

(d) mineral stains

( 3 )

5. The most important factors responsible for
protein energy malnutrition is/are

(a) inadequate diet

(b) lack of knowledge

(c) customs, traditions, beliefs

(d) All of the above

6. The 11-food group plan was suggested by the
US Department of agriculture in

(a) 1956

(b) 1964

(c) 1943

(d) 1971

B. Fill in the blanks : 1×6=6

1. The right to _____ refers to the right to be
protected against harmful products.

2. UNICEF stands for United Nations International
_____ Emergency Fund.

3. _____ can be safely used for whitening of wool
and silk.

( 4 )

4. A _____ yarn is a strand of fibres all twisted in
the same direction.

5. Vitamin D deficiency causes the disease _____ in
children.

6. _____ process improves the flavour and
palatability of food.

C. Write whether the following statements are True or
False : 1×3=3

1. To assist each village in having effective
panchayats, cooperatives and schools is one of
the objectives of community development.

2. Burning rate, odour and characteristics of ash
are examined during burning test of fabrics.

3. Energy giving food includes vitamins, minerals
and roughage.

D. Match Column—A with Column—B : 1×3=3

Column—A Column—B

1. Rabi crops (a) Correct deficiencies

2. Therapeutic diet (b) Marking hems

3. Meter scales (c) Summer

(d) Winter

( 5 )

SECTION—II
( Marks : 12 )

E. Answer/Write on the following in not more than
5 sentences each : 2×6=12

1. ICDS

2. Importance of ISI mark

3. Novelty yarn

4. Care of a sewing machine

5. Define food.

6. Importance of pressure cooking

( 6 )

( PART : B—DESCRIPTIVE )
( Marks : 40 )

F. Answer any one of the following : 12

1. (a) Explain the objectives of a community
development. 6

(b) With the help of a diagram, explain compost
making. 6

2. (a) Enumerate the guiding principles of
community development. 6

(b) Explain the following : 3×2=6

TRYSER and Mahila Mandals

G. Answer any two of the following : 7×2=14

1. Define fibre. Classify fibres on the basis of
length and origin with examples. 1+3+3=7

2. Write the physical and chemical properties of
polyester fibre. 3½+3½=7

3. Write the types of bleaching agents. 7

( 7 )

H. Answer any two of the following : 7×2=14

1. Explain the functions of food. 7

2. (a) Write the sources of vitamin A. 2

(b) Write about the five food groups. 5

3. Write short notes on the following :

(a) Iodine deficiency 2

(b) General principles of food preparation 5

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